Use MID in 3 how-to topics, all of which are available without membership; the index includes 3 free topics and 0 membership-related items.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Insert MID from the Insert Function dialog | Free |
| 2 | 2. Type a MID formula directly in a cell | Free |
| 3 | 3. Review MID syntax and argument details | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Insert MID from the Insert Function dialog
Entry point: Formula tab → Insert Function
- Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
- Click the fx button in the formula bar, or click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
- Search for MID in the dialog box.
- Select the function and click OK.
- Enter the text, starting position, and extraction length in the function arguments dialog.
- Click OK to insert the formula.
Success Criteria
- The selected cell contains a
=MID(...)formula. - After confirmation, the cell returns the expected extracted text.
Tips While Using
- Keep the argument order as text, starting position, and extraction length.
- Use numbers or numeric references for the starting position and extraction length.
2. Type a MID formula directly in a cell
Entry point: Cell or formula bar
- Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
- Type
=MID(...)directly in the cell or in the formula bar. - Press Enter to confirm.
- If you need to apply it to more rows, drag the fill handle to copy the formula to other cells.
Success Criteria
- The current cell shows the calculated result.
- Filled cells return results based on the copied references.
Tips While Using
- Use English commas as argument separators.
- Before copying the formula, confirm whether relative or absolute references are appropriate.
3. Review MID syntax and argument details
Entry point: Formula tab → Insert Function
- Click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
- Enter MID in the search box.
- Select the function to review its syntax and argument descriptions.
- If a help entry is available, open it to check the details again.
Success Criteria
- You can see the MID function name and argument structure.
- You can confirm the purpose of each argument from the description.
Tips While Using
- Test the function with a simple sample string when learning the arguments.
- If the result is not what you expect, check the starting position and extraction length first.